We might beat them at rugby and cricket now and again, but we are well beaten in average meat consumption
…when it comes to eating meat, Australia comes first. According to Forbes magazine, every year, the average Australian will eat 205 lbs (93kg) of beef and veal, poultry, pork and sheep meat.
The United States is in second position with 200.6 lbs ) (91kg) (despite a very low value for sheep) followed by Israel with 189.6 lbs. (86kg). South Africa is 11th on the list with a per capita consumption of 50kg per year.
We love this recipe because, well, we love steak sarmies, but also because they are flavoured with South Africa’s own hot and sweet pepper – “Peppadews”
Ingredients
- 1 cup Peppadew peppers, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Freshly ground pepper
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- 1kg prego or minute steaks (6 steaks) / get it here
- Maldon salt
- 6 ciabatta or other rustic rolls, split open
Directions
Put the Peppadew peppers and mayonnaise in a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped. Transfer to a bowl; clean out the food processor. Add the blue cheese, sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the processor and pulse until combined. (The spreads can be made 1 Read More